Springston School vs Te Waitai Sefton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 49 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springston School
Springston · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
Te Waitai Sefton School
Sefton · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
| Measure | Springston School Springston, Canterbury | Te Waitai Sefton School Sefton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #81 of 187 | #95 of 187 |
| National rank | #549 of 1,559 | #614 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 238 | 131 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 434 |
| Total roll | 238 | 131 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.9% | 16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Springston | Sefton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.springston.school.nz | www.sefton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Springston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.1 vs 60.6).
- •Springston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 434).
- •Springston School does better on roll size (238 vs 131).
- •Te Waitai Sefton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.5% vs 0.9%).
- •Springston School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 131.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Springston School better than Te Waitai Sefton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Springston School ranks higher (63.1 vs 60.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Springston School and Te Waitai Sefton School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Springston and Sefton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Springston School: 433. Te Waitai Sefton School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Springston School and Te Waitai Sefton School rank in Canterbury?
Springston School is 81st of 187 and Te Waitai Sefton School is 95th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).